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Who doesn't like their bread freshly baked? The Lower Addiscombe Road Co-op will include an in-store bakery.

5 - Discounts

Any students holding a NUS card will be able to get 10% off at the store.

While the Co-op membership scheme also offers chances to save.

Members received a 5% reward when they buy Co-op branded products and services.

And the company will donate a further 1% to good causes whenever you take advantage of your membership.

6 - £1.3 million makeover

Giving the store an overhaul has cost £1.3 million - so it should be looking shiny and new for customers.

7 - The opening date

Thursday, November 29, is when the Co-op will reopen to the public.

A Co-op member of staff (Image: Co-op)

Other features of the Co-op will be a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables, healthy foods, meal ideas and award winning wines.

Jason Butts, store manager, said: “We are delighted to be undertaking such a significant investment in Croydon and we’re confident that the improvements will help us to better serve the community.

"It’s an exciting time for the whole team.”

While Scott McCorquodale, the area manager for Co-op, said the revamp was a sign of Co-op's "ambition".

He added: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum.

"Our ambition is to ensure the store is a local hub, a real asset for the community.

“We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op.

"Our members make a difference locally and simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they are raising much needed funding for organisations in their area who contribute to improving local life.”